Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School vs St Catherine's RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 395 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
St Catherine's RC School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School Barnet, London | St Catherine's RC School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #175 of 640 | #48 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #819 of 4,090 | #315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,078 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,078 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | – |
| town | Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.qegschool.org.uk | www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 74.4).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 470.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is a academy school while St Catherine's RC School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is girls and St Catherine's RC School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School better than St Catherine's RC School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's RC School ranks higher (95.1 vs 74.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School and St Catherine's RC School?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School: 1,078. St Catherine's RC School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School and St Catherine's RC School rank in London?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is 175th of 640 and St Catherine's RC School is 48th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).